1990 Buick Skylark Won't Start At All

I went into the store for 5 minutes came out tried to turn it on and nothing at all happened. I had someone try and jump me nothing at all happened, didn't even try to turnover, and it is not the starter. What could it be?

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Some issues with the engine or trans, can cause a third gear start (limp home mode) Dont get to happy it did not fix its self for good someone with a code reader might be able to steer you in the right direction ( A lot of codes get stored in the computer that never turn on the check ending lite ) Good Luck

I too have a 97 buick skylark custom, that hasn't been cranking. Heres what I have figured out so far, so you may have the same problem. Heres the first question - Is the theft system light flashing when you try to crank the car? Cause if it is, it means the car isn't wanting to recognize your key as the correct key which is causing the car to go into tamper mode which disables fuel to the engine, in which case you have to turn the key back to the start position and wait for the light to stop flashing then try to crank it again.

P.S. i'm not sure why this other thing would be a problem but i lost my gas cap right before this started happening and someone told my that might trigger the sensor, do you have yours?

Try having someone turn the key to the start position while at the same time someone else taps on the starter with a hammer. If starter begins to crank the engine or makes weird noises or begins to smoke then you need a starter. If nothing happens, then using a test light or a volt meter check for power at the "S" terminal of the starter solinoid when the key is turned to the start position. The "S" terminal is the small terminal to the right of the terminal where the battery cable goes when viewed with the battery cable terminal at the 12 Oclock position. (usually a purple wire). Hope this helps.